pipings

noun

plural of piping
as in pipelines

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  1. pipelines
  2. drainpipes
  3. hydrants
  4. pipes
Noun
  • Junior tasks are quickly being automated by tech, and companies are pulling back on their pipelines for young talent.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar retain heavy exposure to the waterway, while alternative pipelines cannot absorb all the crude and liquefied natural gas that would be stranded in a prolonged closure.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of pipelines
Noun
  • His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of drainpipes
Noun
  • People pull out the barbecue, open fire hydrants, throw block parties.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026
  • The map also overlays the location of water hydrants, the moisture content of vegetation, wildfire history, red flag warnings of dangerous fire conditions and other data.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of hydrants
Noun
  • Oriental and American cockroaches often come in through gaps under doors and through openings around utility pipes and drains.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • But the closure extended because of concerns over possible asbestos, lead paint, corroded pipes and other damage, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Definition of pipes
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